Job Description - Company Secretary

Designation : Company Secretary

Department : Legal & Compliance

Location : Bengaluru

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : 10-15 years

Qualification

- Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI) - Mandatory

- LLB will be an added advantage

About Us

Jigsaw has been mandated to hire for a leading Bengaluru-based education services organization providing technology-enabled academic and operational solutions across India. The organization supports a large network of schools through integrated services including academics, digital learning, infrastructure, operations, and school management. Known for its digital-first approach to curriculum development, academic excellence, and scalable school operations, the company currently serves over 300,000 students nationwide and continues to expand its presence across the education ecosystem.

Role Overview

- We are looking for an experienced and strategic Company Secretary & Compliance Officer to lead the organization's corporate governance, secretarial compliance, fundraising transactions, ESOP management, and IPO/listing readiness initiatives.

- The incumbent will play a critical role in supporting the organization's governance framework, investor compliance, strategic fundraising activities, and transition towards a listed company structure. The role requires extensive interaction with the Board of Directors, investors, legal advisors, auditors, merchant bankers, consultants, and regulatory authorities.We would preferably want someone who has worked in a Private Equity (PE) / Venture Capital (VC)-backed or high-growth investor-backed organization.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial & Governance

- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, Secretarial Standards, and other applicable corporate laws and regulations.

- Manage all statutory filings, secretarial records, registers, resolutions, disclosures, and governance documentation for the organization and group entities.

- Organize and manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, AGM, and EGM.

- Draft agendas, notices, board resolutions, meeting minutes, and governance documentation.

- Advise the Board and senior leadership on corporate governance, compliance matters, and regulatory developments.

- Strengthen governance frameworks, internal controls, and compliance monitoring systems across the organization.

IPO & Listing Readiness :

- Support end-to-end IPO preparedness and listing-related secretarial activities.

- Ensure compliance with SEBI regulations, listing obligations, and disclosure requirements.

- Coordinate with merchant bankers, legal counsels, auditors, registrars, consultants, and regulatory authorities during IPO and due diligence processes.

- Support drafting and review of offer documents, approvals, disclosures, and restructuring documentation.

- Assist in implementation of governance practices aligned with listed-company standards.

Fund Raising, Capital Transactions & ESOP Management :

- Handle secretarial and regulatory compliances related to:

- Private Placement

- Rights Issue

- Preferential Allotment

- Fundraising Transactions

- Capital Restructuring

- Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs)

- Manage issuance and allotment of shares, PAS filings, shareholder approvals, and related statutory documentation.

- Oversee ESOP structuring, grant administration, vesting compliance, employee allotments, disclosures, and regulatory filings.

- Coordinate with investors, legal teams, financial advisors, consultants, merchant bankers, and valuation agencies for fundraising and equity-related transactions.

- Support cap table management, shareholder records, and investor compliance requirements.

- Ensure compliance with applicable provisions under Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA guidelines, and other regulatory frameworks relating to securities and employee stock options.

Regulatory & Legal Compliance :

- Liaise with ROC, SEBI, RBI, Stock Exchanges, and other statutory authorities.

- Monitor amendments in corporate and securities laws and ensure timely implementation across the organization.

- Support compliance review of agreements, policies, and strategic business transactions.

- Ensure compliance across subsidiary and group entities.

Stakeholder Management

- Collaborate closely with leadership, finance, legal, audit, HR, and investor stakeholders.

- Support due diligence activities during fundraising, restructuring, and strategic transactions.

- Maintain high standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professional governance.

Desired Candidate Profile :

- Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI) with 10+ years post qualification experience.

- Prior experience in listed companies or organizations preparing for IPO preferred.

- Experience working with Private Equity (PE) / Venture Capital (VC)-backed or investor-backed organizations will be highly preferred.

- Strong expertise in:

- Companies Act, 2013

- SEBI Regulations & Listing Compliance

- Corporate Governance

- Fund Raising Transactions

- Private Placement & Rights Issue

- FEMA & RBI Compliance

- Secretarial Standards

- IPO & Listing Compliance

- ESOP Administration & Equity Structuring

- Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

Preferred Industry Background

- Private Equity (PE) / Venture Capital (VC)-backed Organizations

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing and transformational organization.

- Exposure to strategic fundraising and IPO initiatives.

- Leadership visibility and involvement in key corporate decisions.

- Dynamic and innovation-driven work environment

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Mode of working: WFO (Alternate Saturdays working)

Compensation offered: UPTO 30 LPA